Only You
Love's Deception: Kwame Dame's Only You Unveils Heartbreak and Betrayal
Lyrics
Look what you do me girl
Expressing the impact of the girl's actions on the speaker.
Tell me things make I hate myself
Revealing that the girl's words have led to self-hatred.
Really really deceive me well
Accusing the girl of significant deception.
Woyɛ real life Jezebel
Referring to the girl as a real-life Jezebel, suggesting betrayal.
Show me you show me pepper, real
Describing the girl's actions as causing significant distress.
Sasabonsam go to hell
Using the metaphor of Sasabonsam to express disdain for the girl.
All I did was love you girl
Expressing that the speaker's actions were driven by love.
But no p ago take the L
Acknowledging a loss but unwilling to accept blame (take the L).
Wo nkoaa
Repeating the girl's actions causing emotional pain.
Neɛ mɛyɛ ama wo bia wo kasa ho
Expressing the speaker's commitment to the girl despite her talk.
Wo nkoaa
Reiterating the speaker's dedication despite challenges.
Anything ago do no dey bee you
Stating that the speaker's actions don't please the girl.
Wo nkoaa aahh
Emphasizing the girl's constant complaints.
Complain so so complain
Highlighting the girl's tendency to complain.
Only you pɛ
Repeatedly emphasizing the exclusivity of the girl's importance.
Only you pɛ
-Only you pɛ
-Only you pɛ
-You gimmie love
Acknowledging receiving love from the girl.
I gave it back
Returning the love received from the girl.
Something dey happen
Noting a change in the relationship dynamics.
I draw my attention
Turning attention away from the girl due to problems.
No dey go outside, go outside o
Advising against going outside, suggesting vulnerability.
We fell in love
Reflecting on the past love shared with the girl.
Where from your friends?
Questioning the girl's friends and their influence.
Good at advising
Recognizing the girl's friends as good advisers.
But nothing dey happen
Expressing frustration that advice has not led to positive change.
Them just dey waste our time
Accusing others of wasting the speaker's time.
Ohhhh our time o
Emphasizing the wastage of time.
And I want you to know
Expressing the speaker's desire for the girl to understand.
Don't you take that
Warning against adopting a negative attitude.
Don't you take that attitude to someone else
Advising against taking a negative attitude elsewhere.
And I know that you will
Anticipating the girl's future actions.
Be better off with someone else
Suggesting the girl would be happier with someone else.
So make I lef, enjoy yourself
Deciding to leave and encouraging the girl to enjoy herself.
Wo nkoaa
Reiterating the speaker's commitment despite the girl's complaints.
Neɛ mɛyɛ ama wo bia wo kasa ho
-Wo nkoaa
-Anything ago do
-No dey bee you
-Wo nkoaa aahh
-Complain so so complain
Highlighting the girl's persistent complaints.
Only you pɛ
Repeated emphasis on the exclusivity of the girl's importance.
Only you pɛ
-Only you pɛ
-Only you pɛ
-I've been stressing and struggling when I fell for you
Expressing the speaker's emotional struggle after falling for the girl.
You play me like Chelsea
Comparing the girl's actions to a deceptive play in football (soccer).
Just the 4-4-2
Referencing a tactical formation (4-4-2) to describe the girl's actions.
Bringing me trouble
Accusing the girl of bringing trouble into the speaker's life.
When I'm not confused
Clarifying the speaker's state of mind as not confused.
With your motherfuckin flaws and your blame on me
Addressing flaws and blame attributed to the speaker.
Ouu I can't believe it
Repeating the theme of deception and the girl's wickedness.
Your pretty cool face
-God damn deceiving
-Innocent girl
-Oh hoh you're wicked
-Your memory will be dead and gone, forgotten
-Ouu I can't believe it
-Your pretty cool face
-God damn deceiving
-Innocent girl
-Oh hoh you're wicked
-Your memory will be dead and gone, forgotten
-Wo nkoaa
Reiterating the speaker's commitment despite ongoing complaints.
Neɛ mɛyɛ ama wo bia wo kasa ho
-Wo nkoaa
-Anything ago do
-No dey bee you
-Wo nkoaa aahh
-Complain so so complain
-Only you pɛ
-Only you pɛ
-Only you pɛ
-Only you pɛ
Final repetition of the exclusivity of the girl's importance.
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